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Friday, May 29, 2026 · Las Cruces
Supreme Court blocks Alabama from executing inmate with nitrogen gas
The Supreme Court stopped Alabama from carrying out an execution using nitrogen gas, halting the scheduled death of inmate Jeffrey Lee. The ruling delays his execution but does not overturn his death sentence.
Trump Says Iran Deal Approved; Tehran Disputes Claim
President Trump announced an agreement with Iran and canceled planned military strikes, marking a sharp reversal from hours earlier when he had threatened escalation. Iranian officials disputed the claim, saying no final accord had been reached.
Friday, May 29, 2026
FISA surveillance authority set to expire as Congress and Trump clash over intelligence chief
A warrantless surveillance power known as FISA Section 702 is scheduled to expire as the House departs Washington without voting to extend it. The delay comes amid a dispute between Congress and President Donald Trump over his choice for acting Director of National Intelligence.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Lupus Trial Shows Patients Halting Medications After Immune Treatment
Researchers report that patients enrolled in a trial of an experimental immune-resetting treatment have stopped taking medications to manage lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease. The approach represents a potential shift in how doctors manage the condition.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Congress Allows Surveillance Authority to Expire
The House failed to advance legislation renewing a major surveillance tool before departing for recess, allowing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to lapse. The provision has permitted intelligence agencies to monitor foreign targets without individual warrants.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Says Peace Deal Imminent, Halts Additional Military Strikes
President Trump announced that a peace agreement will come soon and canceled further military strikes, marking a change in his recent statements about Iran.
Friday, May 29, 2026
UK Defence Secretary John Healey Resigns
Defence Secretary John Healey resigned Tuesday, citing personal reasons. His departure follows other recent exits from Prime Minister Keir Starmer's cabinet.
Friday, May 29, 2026
National Weather Service declares El Niño has begun
The National Weather Service officially confirmed the arrival of El Niño, a weather pattern that forecasters say could match some of the most intense versions recorded. The phenomenon typically brings heat waves, drought conditions and severe flooding to different parts of the world.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump halts airstrikes on Iran, cites progress toward accord
President Trump canceled a third round of airstrikes against Iranian targets and said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran were nearing completion. Iran rejected Trump's characterization of the talks.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Minnesota man pleads guilty to killing state House Democratic leader and her husband
A Minnesota man entered a guilty plea Thursday to murder charges after posing as a police officer and fatally shooting the top Democrat in the state House and her husband. The plea agreement bars federal prosecutors from seeking the death penalty.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Investigation into Air India Flight 171 crash remains incomplete as disputes emerge
Investigators examining Air India Flight 171 have yet to publish their final conclusions about what caused the crash. Disagreements have surfaced among officials involved in the inquiry.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached Within Days
President Trump said an agreement with Iran could be signed within days, though he indicated some disputed matters would need to be addressed in subsequent talks.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Safety inquiry finds 78 children received gender medication at Brighton clinic without required checks
An independent safety inquiry found that 78 children at a Brighton gender care clinic received medication without undergoing required medical assessments. The investigation identified gaps in clinical protocols at WellBN.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Medicare Advantage insurers denied long-term care authorizations at high rates, HHS inspector general reports
The Department of Health and Human Services inspector general found that three major Medicare Advantage insurers denied prior authorization requests for long-term care services at rates exceeding those of competitors. The report examined denial patterns across multiple plans.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Ebola cases rise in Congo and Uganda as health officials assess outbreak response
The Ebola outbreak spreading across the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda has accelerated in recent weeks. Health officials and aid organizations are now evaluating the resources and personnel dedicated to containing the virus.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Pig Kidney Transplants Gain Momentum as Organ Shortage Persists
More than 90,000 people in the U.S. live with kidney failure, according to the National Kidney Foundation. Xenotransplantation, which involves transplanting animal organs into human recipients, represents a possible solution to chronic organ shortages.
Friday, May 29, 2026
U.S. Carries Out Second Day of Airstrikes Against Iran
The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran for a second consecutive day. The military action occurs as the World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, where regional tensions pose potential disruptions to the event.
Friday, May 29, 2026
McCaul backs FISA reauthorization despite concerns over Trump's DNI pick
Rep. Mike McCaul said Congress should extend a key foreign intelligence tool despite his view that President Trump's nominee to lead the intelligence community lacks qualifications. The reauthorization deadline falls Friday.
Friday, May 29, 2026
SpaceX Aims for $75 Billion IPO Following xAI Merger
SpaceX plans to raise $75 billion through an initial public offering after merging with xAI, positioning itself as the first of three anticipated mega-IPOs from artificial intelligence companies in 2024.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Social Security shifts to electronic payments, ends paper checks
The Social Security Administration will stop mailing paper checks to beneficiaries, requiring all payments to flow through electronic accounts. The shift aligns with a federal mandate and executive order aimed at improving payment efficiency.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Pew Survey Identifies Nine Distinct Political Groups Among American Voters
A Pew Research Center survey of more than 10,000 Americans divides the electorate into nine groups based on political and cultural values. The findings suggest that few voters align entirely with either major party.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Names Manhattan Federal Prosecutor as Intelligence Director
President-elect Donald Trump selected Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, as his director of national intelligence. The choice came after Trump's initial pick for the role faced criticism.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Names Manhattan Federal Prosecutor as Intelligence Director
President-elect Donald Trump selected Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, as his director of national intelligence. The choice came after Trump's initial pick for the role faced criticism.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump administration issues compliance notices to over 500 hospitals for lack of price disclosure
The Trump administration has sent warnings to more than 500 hospitals, citing failures to publicly disclose pricing information. Officials argue the lack of transparency artificially inflates healthcare expenses.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Nominates Clayton to Lead Intelligence Community
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to serve as director of national intelligence. The move follows Tulsi Gabbard's resignation from the position.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached This Weekend
President Trump told reporters he expects a deal with Iran could materialize within days, stating that Iran's leadership has agreed to its conditions. Trump offered no additional details about the proposed agreement's scope or timeline.
Friday, May 29, 2026
Trump Says Iran Deal Could Be Reached This Weekend
President Trump told reporters he expects a deal with Iran could materialize within days, stating that Iran's leadership has agreed to its conditions. Trump offered no additional details about the proposed agreement's scope or timeline.
Friday, May 29, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes Three Tankers in 72 Hours
The U.S. military attacked three tanker ships over three consecutive days, killing at least three people. The military has not publicly identified the vessels or explained the operational justification for the strikes.
Friday, May 29, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes Three Tankers in 72 Hours
The U.S. military attacked three tanker ships over three consecutive days, killing at least three people. The military has not publicly identified the vessels or explained the operational justification for the strikes.
Friday, May 29, 2026
SpaceX sets IPO price at $135 per share, valuing company at $1.77 trillion
SpaceX priced its initial public offering at $135 per share, giving the company a valuation of $1.77 trillion ahead of its Friday trading debut. The offering surpasses all previous stock market debuts by valuation.
Friday, May 29, 2026